GeoQuiz Friday, December 16th, 2005

PREVIEW:

• United States Geography: Lake Erie's Lighthouses...
  
• World Geography: The Amazon's Source...
  
• Interesting Article: Hottest Toys of the Season...
  

FACT: Did you know that theaters in Glendale, California, are only allowed to show horror films on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday?

UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is c. In Lake Erie, seiches can reach up to 16 ft.

Today's question: Fifteen main lighthouses in the United States are located on the southern coast of Lake Erie. Of the four states that border Erie, which state has the most lighthouses in Lake Erie?

• a. New York
• b. Pennsylvania
• c. Michigan
• d. Ohio

WORLD GEOGRAPHY: The correct answer to yesterday's question is b. The best estimated length of the Amazon River is 6,800 km.

Today's question: The Amazon River contains a lot of freshwater! But from which source does it come from?

• a. Lake Baikal
• b. Mt. Apurimac in the Peruvian Andes
• c. Nevado Mismi in the Peruvian Andes
• d. Lake Titicaca

WORD OF THE DAY: cerebration - the act or product of thinking

INTERESTING ARTICLE: http://biz.yahoo.com/special/giftguide05_article2.html